Misha

English

Etymology

A transliteration of the Russian Ми́ша (Míša), a hypocoristic for Михаи́л (Mixaíl), the Russian equivalent of Michael, from Hebrew מיכאל.

Also a female name, presumably analogous to Michelle.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɪʃ.ɑː/

Proper noun

Misha (plural Mishas)

1. A male given name from Russian, Ukrainian.
2. A female given name from Russian.

Derived terms

• Mishapocalypse

See also

• Mishka
• Mishunja
• Mick

Anagrams

• 'ismah, Amish, Isham, Masih, Shima